Senior Planner Scheduler – Full Time – Kintore

Catering; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Senior Planner / Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, materials and priorities at our Inverurie site. You will translate orders into executable plans using Oracle MRP and oversee progress through assembly and machining stages.

You'll work with colleagues across Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on OTIF performance, lead-time reduction and

Qualifications

• Developing and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity and priorities.
• Use Oracle MRP to convert customer orders into executable production plans.
• Coordinate across functions to ensure timely progress through assembly and machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned to demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Convert customer orders into executable production plans using Oracle MRP.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales to optimize OTIF performance and lead times.

Skills

Production planning

Oracle MRP

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing scheduling

OTIF improvement

Tools

Oracle MRP

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Planner / Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, material availability and operational priorities. Using Oracle MRP, you’ll convert customer orders into executable production plans while ensuring work progresses efficiently through assembly and machining operations.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a vital part in supporting operational performance and customer satisfaction. By proactively managing production schedules, identifying potential constraints and coordinating across multiple functions, you’ll help improve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance, reduce lead times and ensure manufacturing commitments are achieved.

About the Team

You’ll join a collaborative Planning team supporting NOV’s Wellhead manufacturing operations in Kintore. Working alongside Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales, you’ll be part of an experienced and supportive team that values open communication, teamwork and proactive problem-solving. The environment is fast-paced, highly interactive and focused on delivering results for customers.

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems and solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Within Intervention & Stimulation Equipment (ISE) Operations, our Kintore facility manufactures Wellhead and Pressure Control Equipment, combining engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality products that support customers across the global energy industry.

Why Join NOV

Joining NOV means becoming part of a growing business with strong market demand and a collaborative working culture. You’ll benefit from structured onboarding, including a dedicated buddy programme, while developing your expertise in manufacturing planning within a supportive team environment. As your experience grows, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and explore future career opportunities across the business.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Inverurie